Catholicism teaches that it “has been granted to Mary to be the mediatrix of our salvation…the ladder of paradise, the gate of heaven, the most true mediatrix between God and man.” Such an affirmation exalts Mary to the same plateau as Jesus, for they call her “The Mother of God” and, at least, one prayer consists of some one hundred and fifty “Hail Mary’s.” Their attempts to deify Mary actually contradict plain scripture.
For instance, if Mary is a “mediatrix” (female mediator) and is to be worshiped as “the Mother of God,” they must affirm the “perpetual virginity” of Mary. This position contradicts Matthew 13:55, 56, which states that Jesus had both brethren and sisters. Notice also Matthew’s statement in 1:24, 25 – “Joseph…took unto him his wife; and knew her not till she had brought forth her first-born son.” After Jesus was born, Joseph knew (had sexual relationship with) Mary, his wife; hence, “perpetual virginity” is a fabrication of Catholicism.
Also, claiming Mary as a “mediatrix” contradicts 1 Timothy 2:5 -- “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus.” Paul affirms there is “one God” and “one mediator.” Logically, if there can be more than one mediator, then there can be more than one God.
Worship phrases such as “Our Lordess,” “Holy Mother of God,” “Mother Most Pure,” etc., exalt and deify the created rather than The Creator (note Romans 1:25). Expressions of exaltation belong to God, The Creator, not to the woman who was a part or creation.
There is one Savior (John 3:17); one Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5); one Lord (Ephesians 4:5); and one Advocate (1 John 2:1) – Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He shares His place with no one. And, to attempt to give his place, in any form, to a human is blasphemy. So, the real question is do you accept the Scriptures as authoritative or the Catholic Church? – Jim R. Everett
Catholicism teaches that it “has been granted to Mary to be the mediatrix of our salvation…the ladder of paradise, the gate of heaven, the most true mediatrix between God and man.” Such an affirmation exalts Mary to the same plateau as Jesus, for they call her “The Mother of God” and, at least, one prayer consists of some one hundred and fifty “Hail Mary’s.” Their attempts to deify Mary actually contradict plain scripture.
For instance, if Mary is a “mediatrix” (female mediator) and is to be worshiped as “the Mother of God,” they must affirm the “perpetual virginity” of Mary. This position contradicts Matthew 13:55, 56, which states that Jesus had both brethren and sisters. Notice also Matthew’s statement in 1:24, 25 – “Joseph…took unto him his wife; and knew her not till she had brought forth her first-born son.” After Jesus was born, Joseph knew (had sexual relationship with) Mary, his wife; hence, “perpetual virginity” is a fabrication of Catholicism.
